Commuter Permit

Commuter Permits - Winter 2026

• • Short Term Commuter & Visitor Parking Lots

    For short term commuter students:

    Daily and weekly parking permits are available for students who commute to campus infrequently. Short term permits are only valid in the following lots:

    • H-1 Lot
    • Sports Complex

    
    

    For Visitors:

    Hourly parking permits or paid ParkMobile sessions are only valid in the following lots:

    • G2 Lot
    • H-14 Lot
  • Long Term Commuter Parking Lots

    Long Term Commuter parking permits are valid in designated parking areas based on the permit type. This allows students to choose a parking lot that best fits their needs. There are three permit types, each of which allow the student to park in a dedicated lot between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All commuter permits are valid in staff parking areas after 5 p.m. Long Term Commuter parking permits do not allow for overnight parking. Please review the campus parking rules and regulations prior to parking or purchasing a permit.

    Commuter Permits are only valid in the following lots:

    • H-1 Lot
    • H-12 Lot
    • H-14 Lot
    • H-16 Lot

    
    

    Grand Permits are valid in the following lots:

    • Grand Ave Structure
    • H-1 Lot
    • H-12 Lot (Orange Lot)
    • H-14 Lot (Orange Lot)
    • H-16 Lot (Orange Lot)
  • Purchase a permit

    Visitors

    Visitors can purchase short term parking permits at the pay station in the K1 and H1 parking lots. Visitors may also use the many campus parking meters or pay contactless using the ParkMobile app. The zone number for ParkMobile will be posted in each parking area that it is available.

  • Waitlist Instructions

    Parking Waitlist

    Commuter Students can purchase a Long-Term Commuter parking permit through the waitlist. Permit awards will be randomized and awarded through a lottery system. When a lottery number is selected, the student will automatically be awarded a permit, notified via a Cal Poly email and will have three (3) business days^* to complete the purchase online. No exceptions to this three-day timeframe will be granted. Students are limited to joining one waitlist using their parking account. Waitlists may reopen for subsequent lottery awards if permits remain available.

    *Definition of three (3) business days: Business Days are Monday-Friday; Day 1-day of award, Day 2, Day 3-award is valid until 8:59:59 PM PST.

    Day 1	Day 2	Day 3:
    Award Time* – 11:59:59 PM *Permits can be purchased anytime after awards go out.	12:00:00 AM – 11:59:59 AM	12:00:00 AM – 8:59:59 PM** **Permits can only be purchased until 8:59:59 PM on the final (3rd) business day.

  • 2025/2026 Parking Rates

    Short Term and Time Limited Parking

    Permit Type	Rate
    1 Hour	$4.00
    2 Hours	$8.00
    Daily	$8.00
    Weekly	$40.00

    Long Term

    Permit Type	Commuter (H1/H12/H14/H16)	Grand Structure	Motorcycle	Evening/Weekend (Valid after 5 p.m.)
    Quarter Rate	$169.00	$235.33	$56.33	$56.33
    Annual Rate	$507.00	$706.00	$169.00	$169.00
    Student Carpool	$507.00	$706.00	N/A	N/A

  • 2024/2025 Parking Rates

    Short Term and Time Limited Parking

    Permit Type	Rate
    1 Hour	$4.00
    2 Hours	$8.00
    Daily	$8.00
    Weekly	$40.00

    Long Term

    Permit Type	Commuter (H1/H12/H14/H16)	Grand Structure	Motorcycle	Evening (Valid after 5 p.m.)
    Quarter Rate	$165.00	$242.00	$55.00	$55.00
    Annual Rate	$495.00	$693.00	$165.00	$165.00
    Student Carpool	$495.00	$693.00	N/A	N/A